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“The born-again/evangelical population in this country is highest among blacks…”

According to a recent Gallup survey, the born-again/evangelical population in this country is highest among blacks, “who are overall the most religious racial and ethnic group in the United States.” Gallup reports that 61% of blacks identify as “evangelical” or “born-again.” 38% of “non-Hispanic whites” claim the labels and 44% of Hispanics identify with the labels.